NCA is one of the largest aid organisations in the Nordic region. We have 21 country offices in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as four joint country offices and other partner organisations. Our mandate is to save lives and seek justice. We do this by working with long-term development programmes, humanitarian interventions and advocacy towards decision-makers to address the root causes of injustice, poverty and power imbalance. Most of our work is undertaken closely with local civil society partners and other NGOs.

NCA seeks a highly competent, highly motivated M&E Officer, a self-starter who can set personal goals, train themselves, independently identify solutions, and build an efficient team. The post-holder is articulate and can work across all departments and CSO partner organisations. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Design & implement the M&E framework
• Data collection, quality assurance & validation
• Analysis, Reporting & Utilization of Findings
• Capacity Building & Technical Support
• Accountability, Learning & Community Feedback

Main Tasks of the Position:

• Collaborate with program team and IPs to design logframes, M&E plans, and results frameworks for diverse projects
• Develop and standardize data collection tools (e.g., surveys, questionnaires, KII guides, FGD guides) tailored to project indicators.
• Design and set up an appropriate MIS to streamline data flow, storage, and analysis.
• Lead the planning and execution of baseline, mid-term, and end-line evaluations.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits (at least 50% of time) to validate project activities, observe delivery quality, and collect qualitative evidence.
• Provide technical support and training to NCA staff and partners on correct data collection methodologies and tools.
• Perform routine data quality assessments (DQA) and audits to verify the accuracy and reliability of data received.
• Clean, process, and manage data within the MIS to prepare it for analysis and reporting.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to track progress against indicators and measure intended/unintended impact.
• Prepare high-quality, timely reports for internal management and donors, highlighting progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Track and support program team input into the NCA PIMS and other designated MIS.
• Train program staff and partners on M&E processes, tools, data collection methods, and the use of the MIS.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and support to ensure partners are regularly reporting on outcomes through agreed M&E processes.
• Support NCA & partners in adhering to accountability standards (CHS, Sphere) and effectively using CRM.
• Engage with communities through accountability workshops and feedback mechanisms (e.g., CRM).
• Systematically collect, analyze, and channel community feedback to program teams to improve quality and relevance.
• Document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices among project teams and partners to foster continuous improvement.
• Ensure all M&E activities are conducted in an ethical manner, prioritizing the safety and dignity of beneficiaries.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in developing M&E systems and logframes for humanitarian, and development projects.
• Hands-on experience in field data collection, data quality assurance, and working with digital data collection tools (ODK, KOBO).
• Certifications in project M&E, logframe analysis, or results-based management (RBM) will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, visualization, and report writing.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Technical proficiency in MIS platforms and data analysis software (e.g., KOBO Toolbox, Power BI, SPSS, Excel).
• Advanced skills in data management and validation techniques.
• Expertise in using and troubleshooting digital data collection applications.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and visualization software (e.g., Excel and Power BI).
• Exceptional written communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise, and actionable insights.
• Excellent training, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to translate complex M&E and MIS concepts into easy-to-understand training materials.
• Strong qualitative data collection skills (e.g., facilitating FGDs).
• Skills in managing feedback loops
• English, Dari and Pashot languages.

All qualified candidates are requested to open the given link and follow the instructions:

Applications will only be accepted via the following link:

https://ncaco.recman.no/job.php?job_id=450405

NCA does not charge or have any registered agents for job application or any form of paid priority listing. Application through the supplied web link is completely free.